Emily. The drive was a silent one. It is only after I park outside their house that Kate finally speaks up “I know I have no excuse but I don’t regret my actions. I only regret the fact that I directed that energy to an innocent person. Victoria has been the only friend I’ve had since growing up and she was the last person I expected to do this. She’s uptight and rude but murder? That came as a blow to me. I’m very sorry Emily and I don’t expect you to forgive me but I hope you eventually find it in your heart.” As I watch her speak, my heart bleeds and hurts for her. I wanted to stay mad but Looking at how miserable she felt, I put myself in her shoes and pushed it aside. Kate was raised a princess and experiencing such a thing must have driven her crazy. I reach out and squeeze her hand. “It’s okay. We’re good.” I smile. “Please don’t do that, it will only make me feel worse.” Kate looks down in shame. I reach out to her and lift her chin with my forefinger. "It's okay, Kate,

Emily “Are you sure about this?” I ask Nina who just rolls her eyes at me and adds a middle finger. So vulgar! “I had a mental breakdown, Emily! I didn’t lose my hands and feet!” She groans as she takes the list from me which earns me a laugh from Kate and Lily. “At this rate, she will put you on her back!” They both laugh making me frown. It has been four days since the trial was finally over. Instead of being a witness, William was instead prosecuted and found guilty of assault and abuse of power. Victoria was also found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment with no access to bail. I don’t know how Liam did it but I just want to show my appreciation tonight and that is why I called the girls over, to help me shop for lingerie and other ingredients for a meal. Our kids are away and will be back soon so this is the only chance I have to do this. “What do you think about this?” I ask as I raise a red one in front of them and Lily whistles. She is the youngest and the most dr

Nina All my life I thought that what stops a heart from beating is when life is taken away but even as an Author, I never imagined that someone’s confession could stop you from breathing. I stare at the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen and when he tells me he loves me, my whole world shifts, and suddenly it feels like I’m floating. All the pain I was holding onto, suddenly becomes a cloud of certainty. I feel heartbroken for having lost my mother like that but heaven gave me a second chance and gave me a beautiful mother. If not for the triggers, I would still not have known about the adoption. This is how great my parents have been and that is something I shouldn’t throw away. This man holding me into his arms has reminded me of that, and as I look up at him a smile stretches across my face. “Thank you,” I whisper. He looks at me with a confused look which makes me smile even more. “I love you too,” I add which takes away the panic in his eyes. He later cooks me pasta and chicken

Theo “All we have to do is get three members of the board to agree with you and the change will be smooth.” John my lawyer explains and I nod. I have enough dirt on everyone so that should be an easy task but I don’t say that out loud. These are moves I keep hidden only for me. “I can work something out,” I respond and he nods. He goes on to explain the worst things that can happen to them through the law and I nod knowing if I have to decide between breaking it, I won’t even think twice about it. “Good, so we can start working on it tomorrow. But we need to do this without your uncle knowing so that it’s a surprise attack. If you have anything he can use against you, you need to tell me right now. I know about Kate-” But I cut him off, “Kate is safe. No harm will come to her.” I respond confidently when I remember how I almost skinned Alex alive for asking her out but Liam stepped in and assured me the guy was a good one and would keep my angel safe. “And?” John presses on as

Emily “Are you okay babe?” Nina pulls me into a hug as I turn to smile at the girls. Shockingly, I don’t lie when I respond, “I’m fine truly. Let’s finish preparing before we run out of time. I don’t want to buy any takeouts. We are cooking homemade fresh meals.” I look at the three women standing before me and Kate’s face goes pale. “Do we have to? I mean we can always-” She begins but I shake my head. “Yes, we have to.” The support has been massive and my heart swells at how well we work together to bring my vision to life. In a short time, the penthouse is transformed into a scene of elegance, and signs of a party are everywhere. An idea Kayden and Hayden brought up. Streamers and balloons in shades of blue and silver adorn the walls and ceiling, and every other corner we could manage thanks to Jake, Theo, and Alex who I forced to help us even after they outright refused saying parties should just be alcohol and meat. For the dining area, we manage to roll in a bigger and